Chemical storage advice

Press, 16 September 1986, Page 22

Chemical storage advice

Care must always be taken when using and storing chemicals. The National Spa and Pool Institute of the United States put together a helpful guide in this area, which is as follows: • Read the labels before using chemicals and follow the instructions carefully. • Keep chemicals out of reach of children.

® Keep the original lids on all chemical containers and make sure the lids are closed tightly when not in use.

« Do not stack different chemicals on top of

one another. ® Store pool chemicals in a clean, cool, dry, wellventilated area — preferably off the floor. Keep them away from chemicals and equipment used for gardens and lawns. © Keep liquid chemicals away from dry chemicals. Keep apart, chemicals which are different forms of oxidising compounds. Physically separate all different forms of chemicals. • Never mix two chemicals together. Use a clean scoop for each chemical, and avoid combining materials from

“old” and “new” containers.

© Always add chemicals to water never water to chemicals. Stir constantly to provide mixing and dilutions. © Never add chemicals to the pool water while swimmers are using the pool.

• Clean up spilled chemicals with large amounts of water, to dilute and wash away the chemicals.

• Wash out empty disinfectant containers before disposing of them, to danger of fire, explosion or poisoning.

• Do not inhale dust or fumes from any pool chemicals. If necessary use protective devices' for breathing, handling, and eye protection. • Immediately wash off any residues which get on your skin. © If you have any questions regarding safe handling, storage or use of pool chemicals, contact the manufacturers.